Upon the completion of this activity the participant should be able to:

Define the concept of oxidative stress and analyze its role in the development of cardiovascular diseases

Assess the physiologic and pathologic roles of free radicals in cellular function, focusing on their effects in the blood vessel

Determine how the imlications for the failure of several large clinical trials show a benefit of antioxidants in reducing cardioivascular events in patients

Identify some of the cellular mechanisms involved in redox-mediated signaling in vascular disease

Evaluate relevant medical literature and apply to patient care

Accreditation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.